ESU for SQL 2016 EE Per ServerYear 1 (July 15 2026 - July 14 2027)

Extended Security Updates (ESU) for SQL Server 2016 Enterprise Edition provides security patches for out-of-support database environments. This Year 1 licence covers security updates for SQL Server 2016 Enterprise Edition licensed per server for the period July 15, 2026 to July 14, 2027. ESU contains no new features or general fixes; it is exclusively focused on security.

Product: ESU for SQL Server 2016 Enterprise Edition, Per Server licensing Licence Period: July 15, 2026 – July 14, 2027 (Year 1) Edition: Enterprise Edition Licensing Model: Per Server Update Type: Critical security patches only Regular Maintenance Cadence: No (updates released on demand when critical vulnerabilities discovered) Includes New Features: No Includes Technical Support: No Maximum ESU Coverage Period: 3 years post-EOL (through July 2029)